French Passport Photo Maker

French passport photos require 35x45 mm (35mm wide x 45mm high) with a light gray or beige background. The head must measure 32-36 mm from chin to crown, and eyes must be positioned 30-40 mm from bottom from the bottom of the photo. This follows the ANSI/NASPO standard.

French passport photos require a light gray (#d3d3d3 to #e5e5e5) or beige (#f5f5dc to #f8f0e3) background. White is also sometimes accepted, but light gray/beige is preferred for better contrast. The background must be perfectly uniform without any patterns, shadows, or gradients.

No, a neutral expression with mouth closed is required. No smiling, showing teeth, frowning, or raised eyebrows. Your mouth must be closed and teeth should not be visible. This is required for biometric facial recognition systems.

Glasses are generally not recommended. If you must wear them, ensure there's no glare, frames don't cover your eyes, and your eyes are clearly visible. Heavy frames or tinted glasses are not permitted. You may be asked to remove them and provide a medical certificate if required.

Religious or medical head coverings are permitted but must not obscure the face. The face must be fully visible from chin to forehead, and both edges of the face must be visible. A clear view of the hairline may be required. Official documentation may be needed for religious headwear.

Passport photos must be taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance. Photos older than 6 months will be rejected by French authorities.

Yes, with special considerations: infant's eyes must be open, head supported (no hands visible), and they must be looking at the camera. For babies under 6 months, they can be lying on a light gray or beige sheet. The same size requirements (35x45mm) apply. No pacifiers, toys, or other objects in the photo.

French national ID card (CNI) photos follow the same ICAO standards as passport photos: 35x45mm, light gray/beige background, neutral expression, and head height of 32-36mm. Our tool creates photos that meet both French passport and national ID card requirements.

ANSI/NASPO is the standard that French passport photos follow. It specifies exact dimensions (35x45mm), head size (32-36mm), eye position, background color (light gray/beige), and technical requirements for biometric compatibility. Our tool ensures full compliance with this standard.

Light, natural-looking makeup is acceptable. Heavy makeup, glitter, foundation that changes skin tone, or cosmetics that alter your natural appearance are not permitted. You should look like your everyday self without obvious cosmetics.

Yes! Our passport photo maker is completely free. No credit card required, no watermarks, and no hidden fees. We help millions of users create compliant photos worldwide, including thousands of French citizens and visa applicants every month.